EnvironmentNewsom Orders Ban On New Oil Fracking By 2024April 23, 2021The move comes after environmentalists lambasted Newsom for failing to tackle California’s oil and gas production. The oil industry called it an “illegal mandate” and vowed to fight it. Fracking accounts for only 17% of California’s oil production.
California State Of Mind | Episode 22CA’s Ambitious Climate Goals Could Spur New Solutions; Black Caucus Pushes For More Police ReformApril 23, 2021Police reform remains a priority for some California lawmakers in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Is there enough political will for change to happen now? Plus, California plans to tap into some unused resources to meet its ambitious climate goals. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBlack Lawmakers Are Demanding More Police Accountability in California. Here Are 7 Possible Solutions.April 20, 2021 | Nicole NixonThe chairman of the California Legislative Black Caucus says he wants ‘no more kneeling and social media posts. We’ve had enough of the performative acts.’
California State Of Mind | Episode 21California Prepares for Wildfire; Disparity in Covid Deaths Highlight Need for Vaccine EquityApril 16, 2021California is committing half a billion dollars to wildfire prevention this year but some claim it’s just a bandaid on a bigger problem. Plus, vaccine equity issues are now front and center in the COVID response - why’d it take so long? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSacramento County Motels Sheltered Hundreds of Homeless Residents During The Pandemic. But They Could Soon Close.April 15, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe plans to close the motels, which are part of the state’s relatively successful Project Roomkey, are sparking concern that many of those who benefitted will end up back on the street. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAs California Expands Vaccine Eligibility, Some Counties Say Supply And Scheduling Still A ProblemApril 15, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia counties say it’s been a challenge to expand vaccine eligibility to all Californians given the fluctuation in supply, and the complications of adjusting to a new state distribution system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHow To Get A Vaccine Appointment In California, And Other Things To Know About The VaccineApril 15, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia is expanding vaccine eligibility to all residents 12 and older starting May 13. Here’s the latest information on eligibility, availability and registering for appointments in California.
State GovernmentDespite Johnson & Johnson Vaccination Halt, California Officials Expect No Significant ImpactApril 13, 2021 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom said the pause is not expected to have a significant impact on California’s vaccine allocation or plans to reopen by mid-June — a plan that is contingent on adequate vaccine supply.
State GovernmentNewsom Recall Organizers Oppose Bill To Let Future Recall Targets Access Signature ListsApril 12, 2021 | Nicole NixonSB 663 would allow the target of a recall to access names and addresses of voters who signed a petition to recall them. The bill author says it would help ensure voters were not misled, but others say it would inflate fears of retaliation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareBlue Shield Of California Has Taken Over The State's Vaccine Roll-Out. Here’s What That Means.April 9, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaBlue Shield is pushing forward with its vaccine distribution efforts in partnership with the state. Company officials say they’re set up to vaccinate six million Californians a week, pending vaccine supply.
